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For the year ended 31 March Note 2009 2008 $'000 $'000
Interest Income 27,612 23,239 Dividend Income 100,055 96,754 (Loss)/Gain from Financial Instruments (125,520) 20,058
at Fair Value through Profit or LossForeign Exchange Gain/(Loss) 32,503 (25,296) Other Income 127 170
Total Income 34,777 114,925
Less:
Investment Expenses 4,140 3,085 Grants 21,952 20,022
Total Expenditure 26,092 23,107
Net Surplus for the Year 3 8,685 91,818
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT FUNDINCOME STATEMENT
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As at 31 March Note 2009 2008 $'000 $'000
ACCUMULATED FUNDCapital Account 471,635 471,635 Accumulated Surplus 408,580 399,895
4 880,215 871,530
Represented by:
ASSETSBank Balances and Deposits 122,391 172,872 Financial Assets at Fair Value 757,698 710,246
through Profit or LossLoans and Receivables 20,875 18,361
6 900,964 901,479
Less:
LIABILITIESFinancial Liabilities at Fair Value 486 1,953
through Profit or LossAccruals and Other Liabilities 20,263 27,996
6 20,749 29,949
NET ASSETS OF THE FUND 880,215 871,530
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
GOH CHOK TONGCHAIRMAN
MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE23 JUNE 2009 23 JUNE 2009
FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT FUND
MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPOREMANAGING DIRECTOR
HENG SWEE KEAT
BALANCE SHEET
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Capital Accumulated Account Surplus Total
$'000 $'000 $'000
Balance as at 1 April 2007 471,635 308,077 779,712
Net Surplus for the Year - 91,818 91,818
Balance as at 31 March 2008 471,635 399,895 871,530
Net Surplus for the Year - 8,685 8,685
Balance as at 31 March 2009 471,635 408,580 880,215
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT FUNDSTATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
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For the year ended 31 March 2009 2008 $'000 $'000
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Surplus for the Year 8,685 91,818
Adjustments for:Loss/(Gain) from Financial Instruments at Fair Value 125,520 (20,058)
through Profit or LossInterest Income (27,612) (23,239) Dividend Income (100,055) (96,754)
Operating Cash Flows before Changes in Working Capital 6,538 (48,233)
Increase in Loans and Receivables (1,010) (152)
(Decrease)/Increase in Accruals and Other Liabilities (8,799) 4,587
Net Cash used in Operating Activities (3,271) (43,798)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net Increase in Financial Instruments at Fair Value (174,870) (331,597) through Profit or Loss
Dividend Received from Investments 2,569 1,800
Interest Received 27,594 17,957
Net Cash used in Investing Activities (144,707) (311,840)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Dividend Received on Singapore Exchange Limited Shares 97,497 94,997
Net Cash generated from Financing Activities 97,497 94,997
Net Decrease in Bank Balances and Deposits (50,481) (260,641)
Bank Balances and Deposits as at beginning of the year 172,872 433,513
Bank Balances and Deposits as at end of the year 122,391 172,872
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT FUNDCASH FLOW STATEMENT
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FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT FUND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009
These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements. 1 GENERAL
The Financial Sector Development Fund (hereinafter called the Fund) is
established under Section 30A of the Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 186, 1999 Revised Edition). It is controlled and administered by the Authority. The Authority provides administrative and accounting support to the Fund. The Fund shall be used for the objects and purposes set out in Section 30B of the Act, namely,
a) the promotion of Singapore as a financial centre;
b) the development and upgrading of skills and expertise required by the
financial services sector;
c) the development and support of educational and research institutions, research and development programmes and projects relating to the financial services sector; and
d) the development of infrastructure to support the financial services sector in
Singapore.
The Fund shall be deemed not to be a fund of the Authority for the purposes of any written law.
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 2.1 Basis of Preparation a) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of
the Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 186, 1999 Revised Edition) and the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and on an accrual basis.
b) The preparation of financial statements in conformity with FRS requires
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Fund’s accounting policies. It also requires the use of accounting estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenditure during the financial year. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates.
c) The financial statements are presented in Singapore dollars, the Fund’s functional
currency, and rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.
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d) The following FRSs are applicable in the current financial year.
• FRS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (1 January 2008) • FRS 107 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (1 January 2008)
The amendment to FRS 1 introduces disclosures about what the Fund regards as
capital and the Fund’s objectives, policies and processes for managing capital. Please refer to note 4 to the Fund’s financial statements for details of this capital disclosure.
FRS 107 requires the disclosure of qualitative and quantitative information about
exposure to risks arising from financial instruments, including credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk and sensitivity analysis to market risk. It supersedes the disclosure requirements in FRS 32 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation. Please refer to notes 3, 5 and 6 for the additional financial risk information disclosures.
2.2 Income Recognition a) Interest income Interest income is recognised on a time-proportionate basis using the effective
interest method. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or, where appropriate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount.
b) Dividend income Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established. 2.3 Financial Assets a) Classification
The Fund’s investments in financial assets are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and loans and receivables.
i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial
derivatives or financial assets other than loans and receivables, designated by management as such on initial recognition as it results in more relevant information, because they are managed and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy, and information is provided internally on that basis to management and the Investment Working Committee. They include fixed income securities, equities and commodities. Financial derivatives are used to manage exposures to foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from investment activities and can be used for trading.
ii) Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or
determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.
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b) Recognition and Derecognition
Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on the date when the Fund commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Fund has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership.
c) Initial and Subsequent Measurements
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and financial derivatives are initially recognised and subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value and profit/loss on disposal included in the income statement in the period in which they arise. Loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost and approximate their fair values.
d) Fair Value Determination
The fair values of financial instruments traded in active financial markets are based on quoted and observable market prices or on valuation models based on independently sourced market parameters, including currency rates, interest rates and volatilities at the balance sheet date. In the absence of such quoted market prices, fair values are estimated using present value or other valuation techniques, using inputs based on market conditions existing at the balance sheet date, and assuming no change in credit spread where there is no objective evidence of impairment. There is no financial instrument whose fair value is estimated using a valuation technique that is not based on available observable market data. The quoted market price used for a financial asset is its bid price and for a financial liability is its ask price.
e) Impairment
The Fund assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on loans and receivables has been incurred. The amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. Impairment losses, if any, are recognised in the income statement for the period.
Reversal of impairment losses recognised in prior years is recorded when there is
an indication that the impairment losses recognised for loans and receivables no longer exist or have decreased. The reversal, if any, is recognised in the income statement. However, the increase in the carrying amount of loans and receivables due to a reversal of an impairment is recognised to the extent that it does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortisation) had no impairment losses been recognised for the loans and receivables in prior years.
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2.4 Financial Liabilities
The Fund classifies its financial liabilities in the following categories: (a) financial derivatives; and (b) accruals and other liabilities. Financial derivatives - liabilities, classified as fair value through profit or loss, are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in fair value gain/loss through profit or loss in the income statement. Accruals and other liabilities, are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
A financial liability is derecognised from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired.
2.5 Offsetting
Financial assets and liabilities are set off and the net amount presented in the balance sheet when, and only when, there is a legally enforceable right to set off the amounts and an intention to settle on a net basis or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Income and expenses are presented on a net basis only when permitted by the accounting standards.
2.6 Foreign Currency Translation
Transactions in a foreign currency are measured using the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange gain/loss resulting from the settlement of such transactions and the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, into Singapore dollars, at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date, are recognised in the income statement.
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2009 2008$'000 $'000
3.1 Net Income/(Loss)
i)Held for Trading - Financial Derivatives (41,886) (5,692) Others (28,233) 19,056
ii) Loans and Receivables 2,999 47
iii) Accruals and Other Liabilities (808) (713)
iv) Singapore Exchange Limited Shares held 97,496 94,997
29,568 107,695
3.2
i) Bank Balances and Deposits 1,025 3,915
ii) Loans and Receivables 35 171
1,060 4,086
3.3
i) Loans and Receivables (6) -
3.4 (21,952) (20,022)
3.5 15 59
8,685 91,818Net Surplus for the Year
Impairment Loss
Interest Income from Financial Assets not at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FROM FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND OTHERS
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Other Net Income
Grants
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4 CAPITAL AND ACCUMULATED SURPLUS 4.1 The capital and accumulated surplus of the Fund comprise:
2009$’000
2008$’000
Capital Account 471,635 471,635 Accumulated Surplus 408,580 399,895 Accumulated Fund as at 31 March 880,215 871,530
4.2 The Fund’s Capital Account consists of the net sale proceeds of the Singapore
Exchange Limited’s (SGX) shares, in accordance with Section 30A (2) of the Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 186, 1999 Revised Edition).
4.3 As at 31 March 2009, SEL Holdings Pte Ltd (SEL) holds 249,991,184 SGX
shares for the benefit of the Fund as stipulated under Section 11(2) of the Exchanges (Demutualisation and Merger) Act (Chapter 99B, 2000 Revised Edition). These SGX shares held have a market valuation of $1.3 billion as at 31 March 2009 (31 March 2008: $1.9 billion). In the event of a sale, net sale proceeds of these shares (after deducting expenses allowed under Section 10(1) and the par value of those shares) shall be paid by SEL into the Fund under Section 10(2) of the Exchanges (Demutualisation and Merger) Act (Chapter 99B, 2000 Revised Edition).
4.4 The Fund’s capital management policy is to preserve the capital value of the Fund
in line with inflation, whilst taking into consideration, the Fund’s desired return and risk tolerance, so that income from the investment of moneys in the Fund can be applied to the objects and expenditure of the Fund and meet all of its commitments under Section 30(B) of the Monetary Authority of Singapore Act (Chapter 186, 1999 Revised Edition).
4.5 The capital management process includes periodic reviews of the adequacy of the
Fund’s capital and grant commitments, in relation to all material risks, commensurate with the desired returns. Regular updates are provided to the Fund’s Investment Working Committee, Advisory Committee and the Minister-in-Charge.
5 FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES: ASSETS/LIABILITIES
Derivative financial instruments are financial instruments whose values fluctuate in response to changes in the values of the underlying assets, interest or exchange rates or indices and include forwards, futures, options and swaps. These instruments allow the Fund to transfer, modify or reduce their foreign exchange and interest rate risks. Forward foreign exchange contracts are agreements to purchase or sell fixed amounts of currency at agreed rates of exchange on a specified future date.
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Interest rate futures are exchange-traded agreements to purchase or sell a standard amount of a specified fixed income security or time deposit at an agreed interest rate on a standard future date. Interest rate options give the buyer on payment of a premium the right, but not the obligation, to fix the rate of interest on a future deposit or loan, for a specified period commencing on a specified future date. Interest rate forwards are contracts to purchase or sell an underlying fixed income security at an agreed price on a specified future date.
Interest rate swaps are agreements to exchange the interest obligations with a counterparty for a specified period without exchanging the underlying (or notional) principal.
Equity-related futures are exchange-traded agreements to purchase or sell a standard amount of a specified equity index at an agreed price or level on a specified future date.
Equity-related swaps are agreements to exchange the return of changes in
equity prices against changes in a reference interest rate for a specified period.
Commodity-related futures are exchange-traded agreements to purchase or sell a standard amount of a specified commodity or commodity index at an agreed price on a specified future date.
5.1 The notional amounts of certain types of financial instruments provide a basis for comparison with instruments recognised on the balance sheet but do not necessarily indicate the amounts of future cashflows involved or the current fair value of the instrument and, therefore, do not indicate the Fund’s exposure to credit or price risks. The fair values of derivative instruments are normally zero or negligible at inception and the subsequent change in value is favourable (derivative assets) or unfavourable (derivative liabilities) as a result of fluctuations in market interest rates or foreign exchange rates relative to their terms. The aggregate contractual or notional amount of derivative financial instruments, the extent to which the instruments are favourable and unfavourable and, thus the aggregate fair values of derivative financial assets and liabilities can fluctuate significantly from time to time.
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5.2 The contractual or underlying principal amounts of the derivative financial instruments and their corresponding gross positive (derivative receivable) and negative (derivative payable) fair values at balance sheet date, are analysed below. The notional or contractual amounts indicate the volume of transactions outstanding at the balance sheet date:
2009 2008
Contract
or underlying
principal
Fair Value
Contract
or underlying
principal
Fair Value
amount Receivable Payable amount Receivable Payable $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Foreign exchange contracts
Forwards 65,155 90 349 223,168 558 937 Interest rate contracts
Futures purchased
86,957 429
-
93,285 453 2
Futures sold
1,539 9 - 16,964 149 45
Options purchased
- - - 3,696 1 642
Options sold
- - - 120 - 3
Forwards purchased
6,841 82 - 49,738 566 57
Swaps 1,981 153 - 2,619 - 267 Equity- related contracts
Futures purchased
675
22
- - - -
Futures sold
782
-
99 - - -
Swaps 39,047 5,620 - - - - Commodity- related contracts
Futures purchased
159
40
38 - - -
Futures sold
1,277
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- - - -
204,413 6,461 486 389,590 1,727 1,953
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6 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 6.1 Two committees, the Advisory Committee and Investment Working Committee
which include members from the financial industry, advise on the usage and administration of the Fund, and manage its investments and risk management strategies respectively.
6.2 The Fund’s investments are mainly in financial instruments, which are exposed
to various specific risks outlined below. These risks are managed by establishing specific controls at the aggregate and individual portfolio levels, through diversification and regular monitoring.
6.3 Market Risk Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial
instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices and includes currency, interest rate, equity, commodity and other price risks.
The market risks are managed through the diversification of the Fund’s investments across various asset classes, countries, regions and sectors. The Fund is managed by external fund managers, who assess the macroeconomic outlook and market developments in formulating investment strategies.
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6.3a) Currency Risk
As at 31 March 2009
SGD USD EUR JPYAsia Pacific Currencies Others Total
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000ASSETS
Bank Balances and Deposits 105,718 12,249 886 455 1,303 1,505 122,116
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Receivable - 8,422 12,373 2,798 (1,383) (15,749) 6,461 Fixed Income Securities 87,171 351,330 107,793 75,295 4,469 52,396 678,454 Equities 2,858 518 - - 43,647 - 47,023 Commodities - 25,760 - - - - 25,760
90,029 386,030 120,166 78,093 46,733 36,647 757,698 Loans and Receivables
Prepayments and Other Receivables 1,969 11,983 2,730 143 802 748 18,375 Receivables from SEL Holdings Pte Ltd 2,500 - - - - - 2,500
4,469 11,983 2,730 143 802 748 20,875 Financial Assets (pledged as collateral for financial derivatives)
Bank Balances and Deposits - 275 - - - - 275 Fixed Income Securities - - - - - - -
- 275 - - - - 275
TOTAL ASSETS 200,216 410,537 123,782 78,691 48,838 38,900 900,964
LIABILITIESFinancial Liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Payable - (8,259) 3,843 97 2,272 2,533 486
Accruals and Other LiabilitiesAccounts Payable - Grants 15,274 - - - - - 15,274 Other Payables 256 4,317 - - 416 - 4,989
15,530 4,317 - - 416 - 20,263
TOTAL LIABILITIES 15,530 (3,942) 3,843 97 2,688 2,533 20,749
NET ASSETS 184,686 414,479 119,939 78,594 46,150 36,367 880,215
As at 31 March 2008
SGD USD EUR JPYAsia Pacific Currencies Others Total
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000ASSETS
Bank Balances and Deposits 113,954 42,867 9,027 204 2,923 3,897 172,872
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Receivable - 7,351 (30,007) 38,215 1,661 (15,493) 1,727Fixed Income Securities 83,809 263,131 130,629 47,242 5,288 54,149 584,248Equities 7,955 237 - - 67,984 - 76,176Commodities - 47,982 - - - - 47,982
91,764 318,701 100,622 85,457 74,933 38,656 710,133 Loans and Receivables
Prepayments and Other Receivables 868 9,753 2,878 118 1,038 1,206 15,861 Receivables from SEL Holdings Pte Ltd 2,500 - - - - - 2,500
3,368 9,753 2,878 118 1,038 1,206 18,361 Financial Assets (pledged as collateral for financial derivatives)
Bank Balances and Deposits - - - - - - - Fixed Income Securities - 113 - - - - 113
- 113 - - - - 113
TOTAL ASSETS 209,086 371,434 112,527 85,779 78,894 43,759 901,479
LIABILITIESFinancial Liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Payable - 25,538 (11,011) 1,412 (5,981) (8,005) 1,953
Accruals and Other LiabilitiesAccounts Payable - Grants 24,075 - - - - - 24,075 Other Payables 1,367 1,179 - - 1,375 - 3,921
25,442 1,179 - - 1,375 - 27,996
TOTAL LIABILITIES 25,442 26,717 (11,011) 1,412 (4,606) (8,005) 29,949
NET ASSETS 183,644 344,717 123,538 84,367 83,500 51,764 871,530
The carrying amounts of loans and receivables and accruals and other liabilities approximate their fair value.
Currency risk is the risk of loss from foreign assets and liabilities due to changes in foreign exchange rates.The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are denominated in the following currencies:
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6.3b) Interest Rate Risk
As at 31 March 2009Total
Up to 3 months Over 3 months and up to 1 year
Over 1 year and up to
5 years
Over 5 years
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000ASSETS
Bank Balances and Deposits 19,848 102,268 - - - 122,116
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Receivable 6,308 153 - - - 6,461 Fixed Income Securities - 43,591 18,005 243,376 373,482 678,454 Equities 47,023 - - - - 47,023 Commodities 25,760 - - - - 25,760
79,091 43,744 18,005 243,376 373,482 757,698
Loans and ReceivablesPrepayments and Other Receivables 11,990 6,385 - - - 18,375 Receivables from SEL Holdings Pte Ltd 2,500 - - - - 2,500
14,490 6,385 - - - 20,875
Financial Assets (pledged as collateral for financial derivatives)
Bank Balances and Deposits 275 - - - - 275 Fixed Income Securities - - - - - -
275 - - - - 275
TOTAL ASSETS 113,704 152,397 18,005 243,376 373,482 900,964
LIABILITIESFinancial Liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Payable 486 - - - - 486
Accruals and Other LiabilitiesAccounts Payable - Grants 15,274 - - - - 15,274 Other Payables 4,989 - - - - 4,989
20,263 - - - - 20,263
TOTAL LIABILITIES 20,749 - - - - 20,749
As at 31 March 2008Total
Up to 3 months Over 3 months and up to 1 year
Over 1 year and up to
5 years
Over 5 years
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000ASSETS
Bank Balances and Deposits 32,771 140,101 - - - 172,872
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Receivable 1,727 - - - - 1,727 Fixed Income Securities - 21,512 15,722 207,152 339,862 584,248 Equities 76,176 - - - - 76,176 Commodities 47,982 - - - - 47,982
125,885 21,512 15,722 207,152 339,862 710,133
Loans and ReceivablesPrepayments and Other Receivables 10,348 5,513 - - - 15,861 Receivables from SEL Holdings Pte Ltd 2,500 - - - - 2,500
12,848 5,513 - - - 18,361
Financial Assets (pledged as collateral for financial derivatives)
Bank Balances and Deposits - - - - - - Fixed Income Securities - 113 - - - 113
- 113 - - - 113
TOTAL ASSETS 171,504 167,239 15,722 207,152 339,862 901,479
LIABILITIESFinancial Liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Payable 1,686 267 - - - 1,953
Accruals and Other LiabilitiesAccounts Payable - Grants 24,075 - - - - 24,075 Other Payables 3,921 - - - - 3,921
27,996 - - - - 27,996
TOTAL LIABILITIES 29,682 267 - - - 29,949
Non-Interest Bearing
Earlier of Repricing/Contractual Maturity Date
Interest rate risk is the risk of loss from a financial instrument due to changes in market interest rates. The Fund manages interest rate risks by setting duration limits on itsinvestments. The table below summarises the Fund's exposure to interest rate re-pricing risks, categorised by the earlier of contractual re-pricing or maturity dates.
Non-Interest Bearing
Earlier of Repricing/Contractual Maturity Date
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6.3c) Market Risk Sensitivity Analysis
2009 2008$'000 $'000
Changes in variables:Foreign Currency
USD by 5% 20,779 17,236 EUR by 5% 5,997 6,177 JPY by 5% 3,930 4,218
Interest Rateby 1% 54,466 53,267
Equityby 10% 8,781 9,175
Commodityby 10% 2,464 4,798
Sensitivity analysis is performed for reasonably possible movements in each key variable withall other variables constant, to demonstrate the impact on profit or loss and equity resultingfrom the change in each key variable. The correlation of variables will have a significant effectin determining the ultimate fair values and/or amortised costs of financial assets.
Profit or Loss and Equity Impact
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6.4 Credit Risk a) Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from a party’s failure to discharge an
obligation under a financial contract and includes counterparty, custodian and issuer credit risks.
b) The Fund’s credit risks are managed by transacting with well-rated entities
within assigned limits. Credit risks are also mitigated by diversifying credit exposures across counterparties and issuers.
c) The Fund manages issuer credit risk by imposing minimum credit rating requirements on the investment of its fixed income securities, the selection of counterparties and custodians. Single issuer limits are placed to control the credit exposure to any one issuer and to mitigate the extent of loss resulting from a default.
d) The carrying amounts of bank balances, deposits, financial derivatives, fixed income securities and loans and receivables represent their maximum credit exposure.
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6.4e) Credit Risk
As at 31 March 2009
AAA AA+ to BBB- Total$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
ASSETSBank Balances and Deposits - 122,116 - 122,116
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Receivable - - 6,461 6,461 Fixed Income Securities 332,620 269,525 76,309 678,454
332,620 269,525 82,770 684,915
Loans and ReceivablesPrepayments and Other Receivables - - 18,375 18,375 Receivables from SEL Holdings Pte Ltd - - 2,500 2,500
- - 20,875 20,875
Financial Assets (pledged as collateral for financial derivatives)
Bank Balances and Deposits - 275 - 275 Fixed Income Securities - - - -
- 275 - 275
332,620 391,916 103,645 828,181
As at 31 March 2008
AAA AA+ to BBB- Total$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
ASSETSBank Balances and Deposits 4,056 168,816 - 172,872
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Receivable - - 1,727 1,727 Fixed Income Securities 249,225 272,213 62,810 584,248
249,225 272,213 64,537 585,975
Loans and ReceivablesPrepayments and Other Receivables - - 15,861 15,861 Receivables from SEL Holdings Pte Ltd - - 2,500 2,500
- - 18,361 18,361
Financial Assets (pledged as collateral for financial derivatives)
Bank Balances and Deposits - - - - Fixed Income Securities 113 - - 113
113 - - 113
253,394 441,029 82,898 777,321
Credit Ratings Unrated and Others
The credit exposure by rating of financial assets including fixed income securities and credit derivatives held by the Fund under totalassets is analysed below.
Credit Ratings Unrated and Others
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f) Financial Assets that are neither past due nor impaired The Fund’s balances and deposits with banks, receivables and other
investments that are neither past due nor impaired, are mainly with banks and financial institutions with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.
g) Financial Assets that are past due and/or impaired There is no material amount of financial assets that is past due and/or impaired.
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6.5 Liquidity Risk
As at 31 March 2009
Up to 3 months Over 3 months and up to 1 year
Over 1 year and up to 5 years
Over 5 years
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000ASSETS
Bank Balances and Deposits 34,116 88,000 - - - 122,116
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Receivable - 6,255 4 202 - 6,461 Fixed Income Securities 36,817 807 13,879 237,074 389,877 678,454 Equities 47,023 - - - - 47,023 Commodities 25,760 - - - - 25,760
109,600 7,062 13,883 237,276 389,877 757,698
Loans and ReceivablesPrepayments and Other Receivables 1,187 17,188 - - - 18,375 Receivables from SEL Holdings Pte Ltd 2,500 - - - - 2,500
3,687 17,188 - - - 20,875
Financial Assets (pledged as collateral for financial derivatives)
Bank Balances and Deposits 275 - - - - 275 Fixed Income Securities - - - - - -
275 - - - - 275
TOTAL ASSETS 147,678 112,250 13,883 237,276 389,877 900,964
LIABILITIESFinancial Liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Payable - 485 1 - - 486
Accruals and Other LiabilitiesAccounts Payable - Grants 15,274 - - - - 15,274 Other Payables 5 4,984 - - - 4,989
15,279 4,984 - - - 20,263
TOTAL LIABILITIES 15,279 5,469 1 - - 20,749
NET ASSETS 132,399 106,781 13,882 237,276 389,877 880,215
As at 31 March 2008
Up to 3 months Over 3 months and up to 1 year
Over 1 year and up to 5 years
Over 5 years
$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000ASSETS
Bank Balances and Deposits 40,772 132,100 - - - 172,872
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Receivable - 1,354 373 - - 1,727 Fixed Income Securities - 9,356 14,940 199,488 360,464 584,248 Equities 76,176 - - - - 76,176 Commodities 47,982 - - - - 47,982
124,158 10,710 15,313 199,488 360,464 710,133
Loans and ReceivablesPrepayments and Other Receivables 167 15,694 - - - 15,861 Receivables from SEL Holdings Pte Ltd 2,500 - - - - 2,500
2,667 15,694 - - - 18,361
Financial Assets (pledged as collateral for financial derivatives)
Bank Balances and Deposits - - - - - - Fixed Income Securities - 113 - - - 113
- 113 - - - 113 TOTAL ASSETS 167,597 158,617 15,313 199,488 360,464 901,479
LIABILITIESFinancial Liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
Financial Derivatives Payable - 1,638 48 - 267 1,953
Accruals and Other LiabilitiesAccounts Payable - Grants 24,075 - - - - 24,075 Other Payables 2 3,919 - - - 3,921
24,077 3,919 - - - 27,996
TOTAL LIABILITIES 24,077 5,557 48 - 267 29,949
NET ASSETS 143,520 153,060 15,265 199,488 360,197 871,530
No Specific Maturity
Contractual Maturity Date Total
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or anotherfinancial asset. To ensure sufficient liquidity to meet obligations, the Fund's assets are invested in public markets globally and diversified across countries,currencies and liquid asset classes. Limits are imposed on investments to ensure adequate diversification of investments. The table below analyses the fair valueof financial liabilities of the Fund into maturity time bands based on the remaining term to contractual maturity as at balance sheet date. The fair values offinancial liabilties approximate to their undiscounted cashflows. In addition, the fair values of financial assets have been similarly analysed to ascertain the netliquidity risk to be managed.
No Specific Maturity
Contractual Maturity Date Total
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6.6 Concentration Risk
As at 31 March 2009
North AmericaDeveloped
Europe Asia Pacific
Emerging Countries and
Others Total$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
FIXED INCOME SECURITIESGovernment 44,257 91,096 128,834 4,287 268,474 Government Related 23,640 12,535 10,916 79,983 127,074 Corporates 48,714 20,415 59,406 36,171 164,706 Others 53,707 24,176 3,500 36,817 118,200 Total 170,318 148,222 202,656 157,258 678,454
EQUITIESEnergy - - 131 3,826 3,957 Financials - - 5,741 9,337 15,078 Information Technology - - 390 8,127 8,517 Consumer Staples - - - 1,815 1,815 Consumer Discretionary - - 710 1,358 2,068 Industrials - - 1,827 2,891 4,718 Materials - - - 2,606 2,606 Healthcare - - - 259 259 Telecommunication Services - - 572 5,565 6,137 Utilities - - 844 1,024 1,868 Total - - 10,215 36,808 47,023
As at 31 March 2008
North AmericaDeveloped
Europe Asia Pacific
Emerging Countries and
Others Total$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000
FIXED INCOME SECURITIESGovernment 42,437 95,726 76,632 23,269 238,064 Government Related 13,493 9,389 5,936 83,502 112,320 Corporates 45,089 40,337 75,080 37,616 198,122 Others 12,980 19,338 3,537 - 35,855 Total 113,999 164,790 161,185 144,387 584,361
EQUITIESEnergy - - - 3,489 3,489 Financials 238 - 8,377 14,291 22,906 Information Technology - - 162 8,951 9,113 Consumer Staples - - - 3,997 3,997 Consumer Discretionary - - 3,221 2,351 5,572 Industrials - - 4,946 6,514 11,460 Materials - - - 7,174 7,174 Healthcare - - - - - Telecommunication Services - - 1,412 10,559 11,971 Utilities - - - 494 494 Total 238 - 18,118 57,820 76,176
As part of the Fund's risk management process, there is diversification of fixed income securities and equities acrosscountries, regions and sectors to mitigate concentration risk. The table below summarises the Fund's exposure toconcentration risk.
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7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS a) During the financial year, the Fund had the following transactions with related
parties, namely, members of the Fund's Advisory Committee and Investment Working Committee or the financial institutions that they are related to. The following transactions were made in the ordinary course of business and carried out at arm’s length:
2009 2008 $’000 $’000
Grants to: Singapore Exchange Limited 1,594 1,331Standard Chartered Bank 1,521 -United Overseas Bank Group 1,206 576DBS Bank Limited 581 -Association of Banks in Singapore 587 123Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited 550 239Institute of Banking & Finance 185 107General Insurance Association of Singapore 181 2Citibank N.A. 127 -Deutsche Bank AG 77 749Investment Management Association of Singapore 41 -Monetary Authority of Singapore 25 115Schroders Investment Management Limited 21 15Singapore College of Insurance - 104
b) A financial institution, related to a member of the FSDF Advisory Committee as
at 31 March 2009, manages $138.6 million (31 March 2008: $164.1 million) of the Fund.
8 COMMITMENTS The Fund has outstanding commitments, amounting to $77.4 million in respect
of grants approved but not accrued as at 31 March 2009 (31 March 2008: $49.0 million).
9 NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS The following relevant accounting standards have been issued as of the balance
sheet date but are effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009:
• FRS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements • FRS 108 Operating Segments • Improvements to FRSs • Amendments to FRS 107 Financial Instruments: Disclosures
The revised FRS 1 requires owner and non-owner changes in equity to be
presented separately and introduces the statement of comprehensive income. It requires all items of income and expense recognised in profit or loss, together with all other items of comprehensive income such as revaluation surplus to be presented.
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The adoption of revised FRS 1 will impact the presentation on the Fund’s financial statements.
FRS 108 replaces FRS 14 – Segment Reporting, and requires an entity to present its segment performance based on the same segment information used by management internally for managing the entity’s operations.
The adoption of FRS 108 will increase disclosures in the Fund’s financial statements.
Amendments to FRS 107, issued in April 2009, require enhanced disclosures
about fair value measurements and liquidity risk. The adoption of the above standards (including their consequential amendments)
and interpretation, is not expected to have any material financial impact on the Fund’s financial statements.
10 COMPARATIVE FIGURES Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the presentation in the
current year. 11 AUTHORISATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2009 were authorised by the Minister-in-Charge for issuance and signed by Chairman and Managing Director of Monetary Authority of Singapore on 23 June 2009.